Tag Archives: Perfume

By Regina Connell. Mandy Aftel is one of our favorite artisans, thinkers, and inspirations. Why? Because she’s the real deal. Not only is she one of the world’s best fragrance artisans, but she is a serious student of the world … Continue reading →

Perfume fascinates me. No, not the perfumes advertised in the glossies. And certainly not the utterly cheesy celebrity perfumes. I’m drawn to the mystery, the effect of perfume: the way it cuts through to our unconscious, teasing out feelings, memories, … Continue reading →